Jonathan Cocca

About Jonathan Cocca

As a dedicated Director of Leasing with a robust background in Business Development, I bring a wealth of experience in coordinating and managing diverse property portfolios. With a proven track record in devising strategic expansion initiatives and identifying lucrative opportunities in target markets, I leverage a consultative, relationship-focused approach to drive results.In my current role at First Amherst Development Group, I excel in identifying, negotiating, and managing lease agreements, while fostering strong relationships with both prospective and current clients. I ensure the smooth execution of all lease deliverables and collaborate closely with property management and construction teams to optimize tenant build-outs. My strategic oversight of budgeting processes and financial performance further enhances operational efficiency.Previously, as a Regional Territory Manager, I successfully expanded our customer base, achieved remarkable sales revenues of up to $1.8M. My commitment to excellence earned me recognition as the top profitable sales territory for 2018 and accolades for year-over-year growth.I am passionate about driving growth and success through strong relationships and innovative solutions. Let’s connect to explore opportunities for collaboration!

Experience

1. Director of Leasing

   First Amherst Development Group

   Mar 2022 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   Identify, qualify, originate, and negotiate letters of intent and new / renewal lease documents• Create, maintain, grow, and foster quality relationships with prospective and current customers and develop an in-depth understanding of their business, strategies, and trends that impact their need for space• Manage the execution and tracking of all required lease deliverables including tenant financial information, credit reports, letters of intent, lease documents, deposits due upon execution, and certificates of insurance• Draft, review and manage the process associated with letters of intent, non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreement forms, third party listing agreements, and various other lease related documents for existing and prospective tenants and third party brokers• Work closely with the property management and construction teams to provide scope of work for new or preexisting tenants. • Own and execute the budget process for your market lease assumptions and collaborate with the property managers to maintain awareness of property financial performance relative to budget• Track new and expiring leases, provide regular and frequent status reports to all relevant internal and external parties, and ensure timely execution of all required documents

Education

• Niagara County Community College

  Associates Degree

  2002 — 2003

• Genesee Community College

  Associate of Applied Science

  1999 — 2002

• State University of New York College at Buffalo

  Bachelor of Science

  2003 — 2005

• Orleans County

  B.O.C.E.S

• University at Buffalo

  Master's degree

  2024